“What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
— Mary Oliver

About me

I am committed to creating a meaningful and trusted connection with each of my clients.

A coaching partnership with me is informed by a unique combination of 20 years corporate experience in Human Resources and business consulting with my leadership coaching training and completed certifications. I hold ICF ACC Leadership Coaching certification, backed by completion of training with Seattle Coach. I am also a Chopra Global certified Total Well-Being Coach, with focuses on Meditation and Ayurveda Health. My corporate tenure included HR for Microsoft and consulting for major corporations like Viacom and Paramount Pictures. 

My experience was focused on Human Resources, with emphasis on career coaching, leader development, talent management, succession planning, change management, and aligning business strategy with effective organizational execution. I believe being grounded in your overall well-being and authentic self are critical attributes for a fulfilling career, and for leaders to effectively inspire and lead others.

“Being witness to others realizing their pure potential brings me great joy and satisfaction. My coaching practice is a wonderful culmination of my corporate experience, well-being certifications and life experiences. I am grateful to be able to help people bring their unique purpose, talents, and capabilities into the world.”

~ Annette Griffith

  • Annette Griffith is a seasoned leadership coach and business consultant who empowers individuals and organizations to expand leadership capabilities, optimize business results, and increase career satisfaction.  

    Annette’s 20-year corporate experience encompasses a 13-year tenure at Microsoft and consulting for Viacom and Paramount Pictures.  While her primary experience is in Human Resources, a highlight of her career was being part of the team that created the Mergers and Acquisition Integration function at Microsoft.  During her career, Annette specialized in leadership development, talent management, career coaching, change management, and aligning business strategy with effective organizational execution.  Additionally, Annette is a certified Executive Coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and in 2022 Annette completed her certification as a Total Well-Being Coach from Chopra Global.   

    Annette coaches emerging leaders and ambitious professionals who are ready to expand their influence, drive business results, and advance their careers.  She helps leaders translate who they are into how they lead in ways that drive results and preserve individual well-being.  Clients also come to Annette when they are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from their career purpose and leadership potential. 

    With Annette, clients accelerate their development beyond what they could do on their own.  As Annette’s client you can expect to: identify leadership strengths and blind spots; rewire old behavioral patterns that undermine effective decision making, psychological safety and authentic communication; build personal resilience and stress management; and challenge limiting beliefs, which facilitate transformative shifts in the client’s leadership and career mindset. 

    Clients value Annette’s calming presence, deep empathy, active listening, and ability to create a trusting environment to uncover untapped potential.  Her unique blend of professional expertise, wellness certifications and personal experience provide practical tools and insights that resonate with clients on a profound level.  As a result, clients experience clarity in their career endeavors, increased leadership effectiveness and sense of confidence and empowerment. 

    Annette is passionate about empowering individuals to become exceptional leaders.  She believes an inspirational and effective leader must be grounded in their overall well-being and authentic self to inspire others in business, community and life!

I create safety, trust, and can embrace the whole human experience. I have a unique ability to hold space for others and deeply listen, not just to the words, but to what is really being said. I am very curious about other’s experiences and can see the bigger picture using my intuition, professional expertise, and personal experiences.

As your coach, I will hold you in unconditional positive regard. 

I am fully present, I will listen, and I will reflect your truth back to you. My coaching style creates a fertile ground to explore insightful questions and gently challenge what you think and believe. I hold you accountable to create a clear path forward for you to grow as a leader, fulfill your career ambitions, and live your life fully.

I am passionate about empowering you to have a career that is fulfilling and holds meaningful purpose. I will help guide you towards your style of exceptional leadership within your work, family, and community. I believe having a fulfilling career and being an inspiring leader is not just about skills and strategies, but also about the well-being and authenticity of the whole person.

My coaching style